14-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Dog Attack in Wiltshire Village Friday, April 10, 2026 dogattack wiltshire potterne police investigation teenager injuries publicsafety animalcontrol armedpolice A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a dog attack in the quiet village of Potterne, Wiltshire, on the evening of April 9. Around 9:30 pm, two dogs escaped from their property in Ryeleaze and attacked the teenager, … Read More
Woman Injured in Christmas Day Dog Attack in Bridgwater Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dogattack bridgwater injury canecorso christmas police witness victim animalcontrol assault On Christmas Day in Bridgwater, a woman in her late 60s was seriously injured after being attacked by two dogs that broke free from their lead while she was walking her own dog. The incident occurred between 5:15 pm and 5:30 … Read More
Man and Dog Attacked by Escaped XL Bully; Owner Sentenced Tuesday, October 7, 2025 xlbully dogattack dangerousdogs animalcontrol lawenforcement defra exemption fightingdog publicsafety animalwelfare In a troubling incident that has stirred community concern, Rosa Tennant, 32, of The Hill, Little Somerford, has been sentenced following attacks by her out-of-control XL Bully. The dog escaped from her property in July 2024, … Read More
South West Man Fined as XL Bully Ownership Laws Take Effect Monday, May 19, 2025 xlbully dangerousdogsact bristol prosecution dogban legislation petownership fines publicsafety animalcontrol Paul Nicholson, 60, from Bristol, has become one of the first individuals in the UK to face prosecution following the ban on XL Bully breeds. Earlier this year, ownership of XL Bullies without an exemption certificate became … Read More